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Pregnant US woman to remain in jail 

Court denies murder suspect's petition for release on grounds her unborn child is innocent.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 09:30 AM

Pregnant US woman to remain in jail 

Vaccine maker Novavax says ‘substantial doubt’ over future

Shares plunge 25% after company reports US$182 million loss in fourth quarter.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 08:50 AM

Vaccine maker Novavax says ‘substantial doubt’ over future

Brisk daily walk could prevent one in 10 early deaths, study shows

Physical activity is known to reduce risk of heart disease, cancer.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 08:10 AM

Brisk daily walk could prevent one in 10 early deaths, study shows

Stocks dip as traders mull US rates outlook

Euro recovers against dollar.

Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023 07:30 AM

Stocks dip as traders mull US rates outlook

Scandal-hit French football chief Noel Le Graet quits

His resignation follows accusations of sexual, psychological harassment.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 11:40 PM

Scandal-hit French football chief Noel Le Graet quits



Vietnam to name new president this week

This follows the dramatic resignation of Nguyen Xuan Phuc as part of an anti-corruption drive. 

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 11:00 PM

Vietnam to name new president this week

Higher prices for herbicides boost Bayer profits in 2022

Group sales are expected to increase modestly this year.  

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 10:20 PM

Higher prices for herbicides boost Bayer profits in 2022

Credit Suisse ‘seriously breached’ duty in Greensill affair

Former bank managers face enforcement proceedings.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 09:40 PM

Credit Suisse ‘seriously breached’ duty in Greensill affair

Surgeon, scientist named Japan’s first new astronauts in 13 years

They will begin a 2-year training programme, could join International Space Station missions. 

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 09:00 PM

Surgeon, scientist named Japan’s first new astronauts in 13 years

Japan’s biggest ad agency indicted in growing Olympic scandal

5 other companies indicted for violation of anti-monopoly law.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 08:20 PM

Japan’s biggest ad agency indicted in growing Olympic scandal

Weight loss drug trend on TikTok worries doctors

Soaring popularity for diabetes drug Ozempic leads to global shortages.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 07:40 PM

Weight loss drug trend on TikTok worries doctors

Sri Lanka outlaws strikes as anti-tax protests spread

Anyone found defying ‘essential services’ order risks losing their job.         

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 07:00 PM

Sri Lanka outlaws strikes as anti-tax protests spread

Iran’s rare cheetah cub dies of kidney failure

Pirouz dies undergoing dialysis.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 06:20 PM

Iran’s rare cheetah cub dies of kidney failure

Ukraine intel chief sees no signs China plans to arm Russia

Kyrylo Budanov says does not share US opinion of potential artillery shipment.          

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 05:40 PM

Ukraine intel chief sees no signs China plans to arm Russia

Biden’s student debt relief plan challenged at Supreme Court

All eyes on how far conservative-dominated bench is willing to go to override Democratic leader.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 05:00 PM

Biden’s student debt relief plan challenged at Supreme Court


‘Wholesome’ South Korean reality TV a global hit

‘Physical: 100’ charms audiences with genuine sense of camaraderie.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 04:20 PM

‘Wholesome’ South Korean reality TV a global hit

White House gives federal agencies 30 days to enforce TikTok ban

Prohibition does not extend to businesses not associated with the US government.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 03:40 PM

US requests extradition of drug kingpin’s son, Mexico says

Ovidio Guzman, who was captured in January, is accused of helping to run El Chapo’s Sinaloa cartel.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 03:00 PM

US requests extradition of drug kingpin’s son, Mexico says

Hong Kong scraps mask mandate after almost 1,000 days

Hospitals and elderly homes can impose own curbs, chief executive says.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 02:20 PM

Hong Kong scraps mask mandate after almost 1,000 days

‘Best chef in the world’ Guy Savoy stripped of Michelin star

Around 20 other French restaurants are also downgraded in guide’s latest edition.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 01:40 PM

‘Best chef in the world’ Guy Savoy stripped of Michelin star

Canada football chief resigns amid gender equity furore

Nick Bontis acknowledges change is needed.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 01:00 PM

Canada football chief resigns amid gender equity furore

Twitter cuts more staff as Musk turmoil grows

Fresh round of layoffs to include product managers, big data experts, engineers working on machine learning.       

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 12:20 PM

Twitter cuts more staff as Musk turmoil grows

Asian markets pick up but traders worry over looming rate hikes

Relentless monetary tightening to eventually weigh on both economy, earnings, analysts say.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 11:40 AM

Asian markets pick up but traders worry over looming rate hikes

Amid Mexico protests, US says it backs ‘independent’ election bodies

Spokesman says healthy democracies benefit from strong institutions, plurality of voices.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 11:00 AM

Amid Mexico protests, US says it backs ‘independent’ election bodies

EU extends sanctions on Belarus over Ukraine for one year

Bloc’s action is also over Minsk’s continued repression of opposition.

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 10:20 AM

EU extends sanctions on Belarus over Ukraine for one year